Working in new challenges will offer me an opportunity to benefit my employer, while providing for personal growth. I enjoy collaborating with people and adjusting well to a heavy workload. I have a cheerful outlook, and I am extremely motivated.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Assistant
Fiebig Jewelers
Sturgis, MI
11.2024 - Current
I record customers’ transactions, daily deposits, general office duties, month-end & year-end reports, and customer service.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Trinity Lutheran School
Sturgis, MI
08.2022 - 09.2024
My responsibilities were to work with the students as well as the staff.
I worked with the students by using the curriculum provided, teaching them behavioral skills, daily activities, life skills, recognizing numbers and letters, reading with them as well as new techniques for learning.
I taught them about God and discussed with them on various Bible skills.
We collaborated with them on counting, school guidelines, activities, recognition of skills, and building new relationships.
I enjoyed the children and staff.
I gained a new appreciation for the relationships I formed with the staff, children, and parents.
I attended several educational classes as well.
CLS Director
Stuart Wilson C.P.A., PC
Midland, MI
08.2018 - 03.2020
My job consisted of the same duties as the ones I had previously at Adapt, I engaged with clients.
I performed the same work duties as well.
I administered their medication, made sure they arrived too scheduled appointments on time, took them to exercise class, assisted on social skills and behavioral skills.
I really enjoyed my work and loved my clients so much.
They terminated my job position due to funding and gave the responsibility to the house managers.
The job position was extremely rewarding.
Receptionist/Dental Hygienist Assistant
Dr. Jeffrey Bastin D.D.S., P.L.L.C.
Sturgis, MI
01.2018 - 08.2018
My job consisted of scheduling appointments, answering phones, invoicing, updating all files, assisting hygienist with periodontal charts, disinfecting all instruments, keeping daily schedules updated, sterilizing equipment, and helping where needed.
The reason I left this job was because of the evening hours.
Food Service Worker
Sturgis Public Schools
Sturgis, MI
08.2016 - 06.2017
My job consisted of working in the cafeteria.
I helped run the cash register, prepare, serve, and clean.
CLS DIRECTOR
Adapt, Inc.
Sturgis, MI
02.2011 - 08.2016
I worked with the developmentally disabled.
I assisted them with activities such as taking them to doctor's appointments, transporting them on various errands, administering their medications, advising them how to read, write, swim, do their own laundry, cook, learn social skills, how to interact in a public setting, and daily activities.
I also recorded a daily log as well as notes on how to improve their daily living of what I accomplished with each client and submitted the information to my supervisor at the end of the pay period.
Substitute Teacher
Lakeland School Corporation
LaGrange, IN
08.2007 - 05.2010
I worked as a substitute teacher for the Corporation.
I worked in the office answering phones as well as in the classroom.
My schedule changed daily.
I enjoyed working in the office as well as with the children.
Instructional Assistant
Parkside Elementary
LaGrange, IN
08.2006 - 05.2007
I had the privilege of working with a wonderful group of kindergarten students, exceptionally talented teachers, and other staff members.
I helped teach the children letters, numbers, colors, and to learn how to read.
I also performed clerical duties for the staff members such as assisting with newsletters, making copies, filing, sorting, and various other computer related tasks.
Teacher's Aide
Parkside Elementary/GOCC
LaGrange, IN
02.2005 - 06.2006
I worked with the kindergarten classes on their reading skills, and letter and number recognition, through a program sponsored by Glen Oaks.
I also assisted the teachers when they needed extra help within the classroom.
Education
Glen Oaks Community College
Centreville, MI
01-2006
Graduate - computer, and business classes
Chandler High School
Chandler, AZ
01-1988
Skills
Sales experience
Communication skills
Computer skills
Multi-line switchboard
Typing
Scheduling
Customer service
Office duties
Certification
Michigan Virtual Learning Courses with Completed certificates
ETS Para Pro License of Indiana Certificate
State of Indiana Substitute Teacher's Permit
GOCC CES-400-Quickbooks Pro 99 (6 credit hours)
CPR Certification
References
Jane Hall, 66386 Austrian Ln., Sturgis, MI, 49091, (269)625-4240
Jackie Shaeffer, 109 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI, 49091, (269)569-5874
Angie Kresse, 2135 N. 200 E., LaGrange, IN, 46761, (260)463-2406
Kim Deroshia, 66282 Red Pine Cir., Sturgis, MI, 49091, (269)651-4961
Office Assistant /Showroom Sales Assistant at Davis Cabinet and Design, LLC.Office Assistant /Showroom Sales Assistant at Davis Cabinet and Design, LLC.